Kampot Province

General information
The province is subdivided into 8 districts; Angkor Chey, Banteay Meas, Chhuk, Chum Kiri, Dang Tong, Kampong Trach, Kampot & Kampong Bay.  

- Area              :  4,873sq km
- Population     : 585,110 (2008)
- Density         : 120.1/km2

Kampot province is located 143 km southwest of Phnom Penh. It can be reachedby Nation Road No 3. Kampong is on the potential coast of Cambodia boasting many natural and cultural sites of interest to tourists, bout nation and international.
Located the southern coastal region, Kampot is arguably the most beautiful province of Cambodia, offering beaches, deserted islands, wooded mountains, caves, a national park, waterfalls, and a picturesque colonial town of the same name. Pepper, salt, and durians are the main agriculture products although the nascent tourist industry is beginning to flourish, filling Kampot province with upscale restaurants and hotels.

Tourist Attraction                                                                                    
Teuk Chhu (8km from Town)

Teuk Chhu is located in Snomprampi village, Makprang commune, Kampot district, about 8 kilometers north of Kampot provincial town. Its main attraction is a stream that flows from Phnom Penh Damrei via Phnom Kamchay. The cool, clear water flows over large rocks year round. This is a good place for swimming or bathing.

There are many kinds of delicious fruit available, including durian, mangos teen, rambutan. Mak prang, pineapple, grapefruit, custard apple and coconut. Only the durian, however, is available year around. Not far from Teuk Chhu is a zoo and plantation organized by His Excellency Nhim Vanda. The zoo raises animals, while the plantation grows a variety of fruit trees, including durian, rambutan and other fruits.

Bokor Mountain (42km from Town)

Bokor Hill Station Tours to Bokor are perhaps the most popular out of Kampot. The Bokor Hill Station on Phnom Bokor (Bokor Mountain) is a mountaintop collection of buildings (hotel, casino, church, royal residence, ets.), constructed by French authorities in the early 1920s as a complement to the already popular Kep resort area. In the 1990s a travel author referred to Bokor as ‘the eeriest place in the world’, and it lives up to that reputation. In its ime, Bokor was an elegant getaway for French officials and foreign visitors to old Indochina - a classic colonial ‘hill station’ located in the mountains to allow foreigner visitors accustomed to more temperate climes to escape the tropical heat. But years of neglect have left ghostly ruins - vestiges of a different age, often shrouded in fog and clouds. One thing that the years have not changed is the absolutely spectacular view of the coast and the cool (sometimes cold) mountain air. Bokor Mountain is heavily jungle and trip beyond Bokor, including jungle trekking, can be arranged. Wild elephants and other jungle animal are occasionally seen.

Phnom Chhngouk Cave Temple (6km from Town)

Cave #1 Pre-Angkorian ruin set in a limestone cave amongst stalagmites and stalactites that are slowly growing back into the ruin. Small, 4th-5th century AD brick structure associated with the ancient state of Funan. A bit of carving is still visible. Look for the limestone formations near the entrance of the cave in the shapes of elephants. Cave #2 The entrance is about 300 meters from Cave #1 in the same limestone outcropping. Very little in the way of formations, but quite deep, requiring climbing over piles of rock and through small openings. Small shrine.

Phnom Sorsir Cave (18km from Town)

It is also known as the ‘White Elephant Cave.’ Located next to an colorful pagoda. The stairs up the side of the outcropping provide a beautiful view of the countryside, especially during the wet season. The cave contains a shrine at the base of a limestone formation alleged to resemble a white elephant. 

Phnom Kampong Trach Cave (38km from Town)

Phnom Kampong Trach is located a South Damnak Kuntuot commune, Kampong Trach district, about 38 kilometers east of Kampot provincial town. It is a rocky mountain with few plants. The site includes a cave at the foot of the mountain, as well a number of small mountain wells that local people of Cambodian, Chinese and Vietnamese descent use for worship.

One of mountain wells is 30 meters in diameter, and its soil is seven different colors. Several smaller wells have artistic stones that look like animals and other objects. From this large well, there is a cave way to Viel Sre Muoy Roy and Thma Dos wells, which were used by filmmakers in the 1970s.

There are a Chinese-Vietnamese pagoda at the foot of the mountain, and a Khmer pagoda in front of the Entrance to the cave. The monk at the pagoda and the monastery committee are working together to preserve the cave.

Prek Ampel (18km from Town)

Prek Ampil is located on the coast in Koh Toch commune, Kampot district, about 18 kilometers west of the provincial town. Prek Ampil feature a white sand beach with thousands of mangrove and coconut trees growing nearby, ,making the site ideal for visitors looking for a pleasant place to relax. In addition, there is an array of fresh seafood such as crab, cuttlefish, lobster and snails, as well abundant coconut juice. The waters off of Prek Ampi are rich in corals, a natural attraction that could attract tourists who enjoy snorkeling or scuba diving.

With the exception of Teuk Chhu, one of the sites listed above have been developed for tourism, although efforts have been made to stop further destruction at the sites. To-day, locals and some foreigners visit the sites to do research.

Phnom Seda Oun (6km from Town)

Phnom Seda Oun Classification Nature Wildlife and Preserves Location Ang Kor Village, Trorpeang Pring Commune, Kampot District

Pepper Farms (35km from Town)

Kampot Pepper is a unique spice. Its strong aroma, its pungent taste distinguishes this pepper from any others. Tasting Kampot Pepper you'll first experience its pungent effect on the tip of your tongue for a few seconds, then the fresh, almost minty flavor that develops in your mouth and remains for several minutes.

Today, Kampot Pepper is recognized as one of the best peppers in the world; used by major kitchen chefs to accommodate a variety of dishes, ranging from classic black pepper sauce for red meats to chocolate pastries.

International Crossing Border

Cambodia shares international borders with Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. 
Prek Chak/ Cambodia – Hatien/ Vietnam

We wish all of you a pleasant holiday in Kampot!

Kep Province

General information

The province is subdivided into 2 districts; Damnak Chang Er & Kep 

- Area              :  336sq km
- Population     : 35,753 (2008)
- Density         : 106.4/km2

Kep or Kep-sur-Mer in French is a southwestern province of Cambodia. It is subdivided into two districts (srŏk): Kep and Damnak Chang Er. Kep, which is located just a few kilometers from Ha Tien, the border with Vietnam, used to be Cambodia's most popular and prestigious beach town but has fallen on hard times in recent years. From the early 1900s until the 1960s, Kep was a thriving resort town for the French and Cambodian elite. During the Khmer Rouge years, much of Kep's French colonial era mansions and villas were destroyed. Many of Kep's villas are abandoned, but some of the town's former splendour is still apparent. The ocean is lined with wide sidewalks and large statues. King Sihanouk built a home overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, but it was never occupied and now sits empty. A good, paved road connects the town with Kampot. Kep's beaches are mostly mangrove and black rock rather than the white sands of Sihanoukville. Several islands lie off the coast, Koh Thonsáy is just a short boat ride away. The town is well known for seafood - particularly the crab. In addition, Kep is home to an extensive national park.

Tourist Attraction                                                                                    

Rabbit Island (Koh Tonsay - 4.5km from town)

Tourists are drawn to the two beautiful white sand beaches. The sea here is shallow and has a long slope, making Koh Tonsay excellent for swimming. At the sea bottom are a variety of corals, sea animals and plants which attract researchers and ecologists.

The name Koh Tosay is derived from the word Rumsay. While trying to avoid the commander’s troops, Prince Sakor Reach grew hopeless because his own troops began to tire. He led his remaining troops across the sea to an island in front of Kep city, where the troops spread out. Accordingly, the island was called Koh Rumsay, the Koh Ormsay or Koh Ornsay, and the Koh Tonsay, as it is known today.

Koh Tonsay is 2 square kilometers in area. During then-Prince Norodom Sihanouk’s Sangku Reastr Niyum regime, it was used as a place to rehabilitate criminals, who were also used to defend the island. Horse cart paths and wooden, thatch roofed motels were also constructed during this time. Most of this infrastructure has been destroyed by weather and decades of war. Today, seven families live on the island. They earn their living by fishing and growing coconut trees.

Kep Beach

Kep Beach A single, kilometer long crescent of sand near the tip of the Kep peninsula. Dining platforms and seafood vendors line the road behind the beach. Busy on weekends but often deserted during the week. The road through Kep traces the coastline to the beach and then circles back on itself.

We wish all of you a pleasant stay in Kep province!